Review
Research progress of Th17/Treg cell balance in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis
Zhang Hao, Hao Donglin, Liu Qiuhong, Liu Rui
Published 2023-03-05
Cite as Int J Immunol, 2023, 46(2): 202-205. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4394.2023.02.015
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with unknown pathogenesis. The role of helper T cells(Th)17/regulatory T cells(Treg) cell balance in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis has received more and more attention. Th17 and their secreted cytokines have pro-inflammatory effects, and Treg and their secreted cytokines have anti-inflammatory effects. The increase of Th17 and the decrease of Treg can lead to the destruction of articular cartilage and bone, causing rheumatoid arthritis; while regulating the balance of Th17/Treg can treat rheumatoid arthritis. The role of Th17/Treg cell balance in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis was reviewed.
Key words:
Rheumatoid arthritis; Helper T cells 17; Regulatory T cells; Pathogenesis
Contributor Information
Zhang Hao
Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
Hao Donglin
Department of Rheumatology, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou 215009, China
Liu Qiuhong
Department of Rheumatology, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou 215009, China
Liu Rui
Department of Rheumatology, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou 215009, China